Château Ollieux-Romanis - Corbières-Boutenac - Cuvée Prestige - Rouge - 2022

Wine:

A favorite of our Selection Committee and rated 92/100, the 2022 Corbières-Boutenac Cuvée Prestige Red delivers an exceptional burst of dark fruit aromas, layered with notes of tapenade, black olive, and dried herbs—hallmarks of beautifully ripe Carignan. On the palate, this expressive and aromatic wine is perfectly balanced by a generous, velvety structure supported by silky tannins. It’s a superbly crafted wine, with no excess weight—just pure elegance, freshness, and a seamless flow of gorgeous black fruit flavours. A brilliant pairing for slow-cooked dishes like braised beef cheeks or lamb stew with black olives.

Vinification:

Harvested by hand. Vinification with indigenous yeasts. Vatting from 12 to 18 days. Aged 50% between 6 and 12 months in barrels of 1 to 5 wines and 50% in stainless steel tanks.

Color:

Shiny deep purple red.

Nose:

Powerful aromatic structure with aromas of black fruits, black olives and dried maquis herbs.

Palate:

The initial impression on the palate is superb, dense, rich and velvety, with silky tannins and a perfectly controlled balance. In addition to the long, pleasant persistence, the retro-olfaction is elegant, with flavors of ripe red fruit.

Temperature:

Serve between 14 and 16°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Hare à la royal, braised beef cheek with a little anchovy, sautéed lamb with black olives, beet tartar and blackcurrant condiment.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2034

Château Ollieux-Romanis is far more than just a staple of its region—under the guidance of Pierre Bories, it has become one of the most respected names in the Languedoc. His winemaking expertise and infectious passion have elevated the estate’s wines to the pinnacle of the Corbières appellation, offering wine lovers a fresh and compelling expression of this historic region.

Certified organic, the estate uses only native yeasts, and the wines are matured in both barrels and large wooden casks to enhance complexity and structure. Every cuvée reflects a deep commitment to authenticity and precision. Today, the domaine is a goldmine of honest, terroir-driven wines that remain true to their roots and speak clearly of their origin.